Vince Herman & Sam Grisman Duo
Saturday, January 25th at 7:30pm
 

Music lovers, ease into the new year with this intimate acoustic show!

Vince Herman (@vinceherman.music of @leftoversalmonmusic) and Sam Grisman (@sgrisman of @samgrismanproject ) are coming to The Waldo on Saturday January 25!

Join us for a heartfelt, brilliantly curated evening of music paying tribute to the legacy of Sam’s father David “Dawg” Grisman, Jerry Garcia, John Kahn, John Hartford and many more!

From Sam Grisman : For as long as I can remember I’ve been encountering the great Vince Herman / @vinceherman.music out in the wild with @leftoversalmonmusic . I grew up going to festivals with my pop @daviddawggrisman , and we would always have a great time playing music and spending time with Vinny anytime we crossed paths. He’s always been someone who I’ve looked up to as a positive force in our music scene and like me, he’s always game for some good tunes. Vince and I are looking forward to pairing up and picking and puffing our way through some of our favorite songs for all of you fine north-easterners for these special intimate DUO shows. Please share this news with your musical community and we can’t wait to see y’all out there!  

A limited number of Premium Seats are available; General admission tickets are available for $35 in advance, $40 the day of the event. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office for starting at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Bearly Dead:A Tribute to The Grateful Dead
Saturday, February 1st at 7:30pm

Not just another Grateful Dead cover band. A cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead, a Boston-based quintet, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours. The band delivers a full-spectrum concert experience filled with danceable energy and world-class musicianship. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through a collection of classics, b-sides, deep cuts, and exploratory jams. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase authentic, spontaneous improvisation – live and in-person – making each show a wildly unique Grateful Dead experience you do not want to miss!

Bearly Dead played their first show at Church of Boston, in 2015, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. Over the next 5 years the phrase “Never Miss A Wednesday Show” became ubiquitous around Boston and Bearly Deadwas nominated multiple times for Boston Music Awards Live Music Residency of the Year. Fans really never knew what might happen, the band never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead shows have featured notable appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Paul Wolstencroft (Slightly Stoopid), Steve Molitz (Particle/Phil Lesh & Friends), Kebbi Williams (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Rob Compa (Dopapod), Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane & The Primates), Richard James (Neighbor), and Johnny Trama (Dub Apocalypse) — and even a surprise appearance by Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar in 2018 on Jerry Garcia’s birthday.

Bearly Dead performs at Massachusetts’ most prestigious venues, including Paradise Rock Club, Sinclair, and the Worcester Palladium, as well as headlining at MGM Music Hall Fenway and House of Blues Boston. After becoming a staple in the Northeast US festival community with multiple appearances at Camp Creek, Jerry Jam, Strange Creek Campout, and many more, it was only a matter of time before Bearly Dead shows were being requested around the USA. In October 2022, Bearly Dead saddled up a new van and began touring nationally, performing their interpretation of the catalog across the United States and growing the family all along the way.

Bearly Dead is Tyler Brooks (Drums, Vocals), Dave Becker (Bass,Vocals), Nick Swift (Guitar, Vocals), Kris Yunker (Keys/Organ/Synth, Vocals), and Michael Butler (Vocals, Percussion).

General admission tickets are available for $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. A limited amount of Front Row tickets will be available for $40. If this show is not sold out, tickets are available at the box office starting at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Echoes of Floyd: A Pink Floyd Experiencc
Saturday, February 8th at 7:30pm

Echoes of Floyd is returning to The Waldo Theater on February 8 at 7:30pm! Prepare to be transported through time and space as Echoes of Floyd recreates the legendary sound of Pink Floyd with astonishing precision.

Echoes of Floyd is a renowned tribute band that has captivated audiences with their extraordinary talent and dedication to the timeless music of Pink Floyd. With their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to authenticity, Echoes of Floyd delivers an unforgettable live experience that transports fans back to the golden era of rock. Hailing from New England, this exceptional ensemble has earned their reputation as New England's premier Pink Floyd experience.

A limited number of Front Row seats are available for $45, General admission tickets are available for $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office for starting at 6:30pm. Doors open:6:30pm.

An Evening with Lady Lamb
Saturday, February 15th at 7:30pm

From her early days, staying late after-hours at her video rental store job in Maine to record songs, to co-producing and arranging her four studio records, Aly Spaltro has remained focused on music that connects, empowers and builds community. She built her fanship the old-fashioned way, getting in front of audiences and projecting her poetic confessionals, silencing rowdy crowds with an a cappella opening song in the center of a dark stage. Spaltro was quick to develop a reputation as a breakout star in New England, and then expanded slowly outwards, moving to New York at twenty to continue work on the songs that would become Ripely Pine. Her voice has never wavered, has grown more honest and open with time, and anyone witnessing the long lines of fans seeking signatures after her performances can see how her work has impacted fans. Her live shows are revelations, a further deep dive into what makes Ripely Pine such a mainstay.

Spaltro is celebrating ten years of Ripely Pine with the release of a 5xLP Box Set, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT out August 18 on Ba Da Bing Records. With the original songs remastered, as well as reams of additional material produced and arranged by Spaltro and mixed by original co- producer Nadim Issa, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT captures the time, mood, art and ambition of Aly Spaltro in her early twenties, who had already accumulated years of playing and self-recording experience before laying down tracks for this giant of a debut.

“I wrote some of these songs when I was 18, learning how to play the instruments and record with my digital 8-track along the way,” Spaltro says, reflecting on the time. She talks about IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT with a sense of a mission. “These tracks have haunted me, because they haven’t had a home for all these years. I found all these alternate track listings in my notebooks. Any of them could have ended up on the record,” Spaltro says. “This box set is a way to honor that whole time, the beginning of the path of my life. Releasing this project feels like just that; I’m able to look back on where I’ve come from, and then gently close that door behind me and keep moving, keep growing.”

General admission tickets are available for $28 in advance, $35 the day of the event. A limited amount of Front Row tickets will be available for $40.

Live Sonic Alchemy

Sunday, February 16th at 4:00pm

An invitation for a magical Sound Journey!

Join  instrument maker and sound worker, Jim Doble, on a large array of Gongs; sound worker and intuitive, Maleine Gargurevich, on Gongs, percussion, and voice; and sound worker and master player, Forest Weston, on an assortment didgeridoos, for an afternoon of diving deep into the potential of sound as a therapeutic force.  This experience will feature the largest collection of large gongs ever played on a Maine stage.

We will start our time with a brief introduction to the various instruments and some explanation on how these instruments can positively affect our health.  We will then move into a concert, exploring the wide range of sonic  possibilities. This will merge into a Sound Immersion, to help transport the listeners deep within, where possibilities of vibrant health and personal evolution arise.

We are especially excited to be offering this at The Waldo Theater, as the incredible acoustics there will lend to an especially amazing sonic experience!

Please join us on this magical journey!

Mike Zito with Jimmy Carpenter Band has been CANCELLED

Sunday, February 23rd

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel the Mike Zito concert.

Live! on Stage!
Jonathan Richman with Tommy Larkin on drums!
Saturday, March 8th at 8:00pm

While the New York Times says that Jonathan’s songs are “Rhymes worthy of Ogden Nash”, the Nashville Scene implores you to “Buy tickets early. Buy tickets often. This is just good general life advice, but even more so when you’re talking about Jonathan Richman. Don’t get denied at the door, don’t leave things up to chance: You will regret it.”

Originally from Boston, Richman formed the Modern Lovers, one of the most influential bands of all time, pioneering the punk and new wave sound that formed in the 1970s. Inspired by Richman’s captivation with the Velvet Underground, they went on to influence the likes of the Sex Pistols, Violent Femmes, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Weezer among others.

Included on the School of Rock soundtrack, The Modern Lovers’ song ‘Roadrunner’ has been referred to as “the first punk song”, and its cultural influence is such that, for the last decade or so, the Massachusetts State legislature has been fighting to make the song the official rock song of Massachusetts. Many might also recognize Jonathan from his singer-narrator role in the 1998 film, There’s Something About Mary and as a staple on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, performing comedic songs such as ‘You’re Crazy for Taking the Bus’ and ‘Vampire Girl’.

Richman prides himself on simplicity, performing acoustically with Tommy Larkin on the drums. “The music we’re doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don’t use a program or a set list so we don’t know what we’ll do until we do it.”

Alan Doyle and special guests Fortunate Ones
Thursday, March 13th at 7:30pm

Alan Doyle— actor, producer, best-selling author, and best-known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years— hardly needs an introduction. With five solo albums under his belt, Doyle has been touring the world with his ace six-piece band for the last decade. In late 2014, Doyle released his best-selling memoir Where I Belong, followed by A Newfoundlander In Canada released in October 2017, and All Together now released in November 2020. Amidst these projects, Doyle found time to write music for and appear on CBC’s Republic of Doyle, guest on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries, a role in 2014’s Winter’s Tale and 2010’s Robin Hood. With his 2022 live album “Here, Tonight” and a recent JUNO nomination for his 2021 album “Back to the Harbour”, Doyle chalks up a lot of where he is right now to luck. “I’m the luckiest guy I’ve ever even heard of,” he says. “This was all I ever wanted, a life in the music business, singing concerts.”

Doyle hails from Petty Harbour, NL, and formed Great Big Sea in 1993 with Sean McCann, Bob Hallett, and Darrell Power, in which they fused traditional Newfoundland music with their own pop sensibilities. Their nine albums, double-disc hits retrospective, and two DVD releases have all been declared Gold or Platinum and have sold a combined 1.2 million copies in Canada. 

Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond.

General admission tickets are available for $40 in advance, $45 the day of the event. A limited amount of Front Row tickets will be available for $60. If this show is not sold out, tickets are available at the box office starting at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Love Letter: Katie Matzell & Friends Present the Music of Bonnie Raitt

Sunday, March 23rd at 4:00pm

Katie Matzell is thrilled to debut her "Love Letter" to Bonnie Raitt, whom she calls her favorite artist of all time and greatest musical influence. Join Katie and her stacked band of exceptional musicians: Cilla Bonnie, bass and vocals; Max Cantlin, guitar and vocals; Sean Morin, guitar and vocals; Dawson Hill, keyboard and vocals; Chris Sweet, drums; Emma Stanley, trumpet; John MacLaine, trombone; and Andrew Halchak, saxophone and flute. Join in the celebration of the music of Bonnie Raitt, as Katie and band cover the hits and deep cuts that span her decades-long career in music.

Katie and the band will be joined by a very special guest, Larry John McNally, a Bangor native who penned "Nobody's Girl" and "Slow Ride" for Raitt. LJM continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with his trio in clubs and concert venues from Tokyo to Kokomo. He is well known in many circles as a songwriter's songwriter. His moody, guitar-driven, lyrical, thoughtful songs have been covered by artists from Don Henley (who rarely does outside songs) to Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. LJM's own recordings are coveted treasures among his devotees and delightful finds for those who happen upon them for the first time.

Katie Matzell is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Portland, Maine who released her debut EP in 2018, followed by a series of singles and live recordings. MaineToday called her 2018 debut “fierce and dazzling,” adding that Matzell’s vocals are “sweet, full and gorgeous” with a “richness to them that make the songs burst all the more.” The Deli Magazine said “Matzell’s voice, both effortless and simple, floats above a sea of washy keys and pocket grooves, calling comparisons to not only her influences of the past (Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin), but to her contemporaries — Norah Jones and Emily King immediately come to mind.” Matzell was nominated by the New England Music Awards in 2018 for Female Performer of the Year. She continues to write new music for release in the near future.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

Saturday, June 8th at 7:30pm

Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,800 shows across the globe. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band's live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.

 The band was founded by Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling, both of whom are renowned for their exceptional musicianship and passion for Led Zeppelin's music. Jernigan, who takes on the colossal role of Robert Plant, has a commanding stage presence that rivals the icon himself. Sandling, who brings John Paul Jones to life, masterfully plays bass, keyboards, and mandolin, replicating the multifaceted talent of the Zeppelin legend.

In 2015, Bevan Davies joined Zoso as John Bonham, completing the lineup. An accomplished drummer with a resume that includes playing with Danzig, Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains), Static X, and Billy Duffy (of The Cult), Davies brings an unmistakable power and precision to Zoso’s live shows, helping the band recreate Bonham’s legendary drum sound.

 Zoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.”

 With over 30 years of music history behind them, Zoso continues to be regarded as one of the finest Led Zeppelin tributes, with the Chicago Sun-Times calling them “the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.” Whether you're a lifelong fan of Led Zeppelin or discovering their music for the first time, Zoso delivers an unforgettable experience that takes you back to the glory days of rock and roll. 

A limited number of Front Row seats are available for $45, General admission tickets are available for $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office for starting at 6:30pm.​